From left, Joshua Moore, Lou Cotton, Dave Stephens, Andy Glass, Kyle Pavone and Eric Choi are We Came As Romans, which opens for the Used Sunday at the Filmore Detroit.

Written by

Erin Podolsky
Detroit Free Press Special Writer

When a band books gigs at a breakneck pace for four years, the term "relentless" comes to mind. But the adjective fits We Came As Romans like a well-worn, much-loved T-shirt.

The young yet seasoned band -- its six members range in age from 22 to 24 -- has been scaling the metalcore scene since its formation at Troy Athens High School in 2005, going from self-booking tours and self-releasing an EP in 2008 to signing with heavyweight indie label Equal Vision (also home to Michigan natives Chiodos) in 2009. The endless touring includes more than 150 shows in 2012 alone, along with getting booked for ...